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Tips for going green offered for Earth Day

Jennifer's Journal

April 20, 2011|By Jennifer Howard

This year, Earth Day will be celebrated on Friday, April 22. Since the first Earth Day in 1970, our planet has faced many environmental challenges, but has also made great strides in protecting and preserving our natural resources.


We can continue to do our part by pledging to make our environment a safer and healthier place to live, work and play.


At home, save energy by turning off lights, appliances and electronics when not in use. Pay bills online if possible.


In your backyard, compost yard waste and fruit and vegetable scraps in a compost pile.
In the community, organize or participate in trash clean-up events.


At your job site, take advantage of technology. E-mail documents and messages whenever possible. Post items such as newsletters, upcoming events and flyers on the Internet.

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On the farm, never burn tires, gasoline, stryofoam, glass or plastics. When these are burned they can release harmful chemicals that can get into our bodies from the air we breathe and the food we eat.


By making just these few simple changes in your every day routine, you can do your part in caring for our earth.


Happy Earth Day!


For more information on caring for our environment or tips for going green,  contact the Clark County Extension Office at 744-4682 or visit the website  http://ces.ca.uky.edu/clark/

Jennifer Howard is the Clark County Extension Service agent for family and consumer sciences.

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